Melbourne’s Dior store the latest to be targeted in string of ram raids

Armed thugs have smashed into Melbourne’s Dior boutique — the latest in a string of ram raids targeting luxury stores.

The Dior has been smashed into by ram raiding bandits. Picture: NCA NewsWire/David Crosling

A third high-end fashion label has been targeted by ram raiders on Collins St in under a month.

The luxury Dior store was smashed open by thugs in a white 4WD ute about 3.20am on Monday.

The ute reversed into the glass windows, causing them to shatter, before two balaclava-clad men entered the store with a crowbar and yellow wheelie bins.

Glass windows on the Collins St storefront were shattered. Picture: NCA NewsWire/David Crosling

Police survey the damage on Collins St. Picture: NCA NewsWire/David Crosling

The fashion criminals loaded the bins with luxury items including handbags before fleeing the scene.

The ute, driven by a third offender, was turned north on Russell St and was last seen heading down Rathdowne St.

Investigators are yet to determine the value of items stolen from the designer.

A crime scene has been established and Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives on scene.

Bottega Veneta, also on Collins St, was ram raided last Wednesday. Picture: David Crosling

Berluti’s store was also targeted last month. Picture: NCA NewsWire/David Crosling

There has been a string of ram raids at luxury goods stores in Melbourne.

Last week luxury Italian fashion house, Bottega Veneta, was raided by thieves.

And on February 2, an estimated $100,000 worth of designer handbags were stolen from Berluti Melbourne.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au